Current Time in South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia, USA

6:35:09 PM

18:35:09

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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South Boston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in South Boston

Sunrise7:32 AMSolar noon12:59 PMSunset6:26 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 7 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Virginia
County
Halifax County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
7,976
Elevation
131 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 41' N / 78° 54' W
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Clock changes in South Boston

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 54 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 54 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 54 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for South Boston

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is South Boston in?
South Boston uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in South Boston?
Clocks in South Boston move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does South Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Boston observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of South Boston?
South Boston is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer